Canfor Corporation has announced that it will implement reduced operating schedules at its Western Canadian sawmills due to the cumulative effects of the unprecedented global supply chain crisis that has been ongoing for several months. Source: Timberbiz The reduced operating schedule

As Russian forces continue war efforts to penetrate further into Ukraine and the geopolitical situation across Europe has already begun to shift in response; many trading partners have announced new sanctions and restrictions on Russian goods. Source: Forest2Market This continues to b

One of the New Zealand share market’s former heavyweights may be destined return, in name at least, according to Australian media reports. Source: Radio NZ The Australian Financial Review is reporting that the Rank Group, owned by billionaire Graeme Hart, is looking at a public share

Bushfire recovery is a high-risk activity that requires operating under pressure and remaining on site for an extended period of time. With forestry operators, arborists and other service providers supporting the prevention as well as clean-up of bushfires it is important that contrac

Building approvals increased by 43.5% in February following a poor result in January according to Australian Bureau of Statistics’ monthly building approvals data for detached houses and multi-units covering all states and territories. Source: Timberbiz “As expected, detached bu

Penola forestry company Merrett Logging will continue to replace their B-Double freight trucks with A-Double trucks to limit the strain on local roads. Source: The Border Watch The A-Double trucks allow for almost 36m of freight length – almost 10m more than a B-Double – with both tra

With Australia’s demand for structural pine framing and engineered wood products at an all-time high, pressure has been on the timber industry to ramp up production to make products more available to the market. Sources: Timberbiz, BDAA But what happens when the log resources required

The Australian Timber Importers Federation has written to Trade Minister Dan Tehan regarding the potential negative impacts on the Australian timber supply chain, and on building and construction activity if trade sanctions are imposed on Russia. At their request ATIF has also provide